LISRONAGH

LISRONAGH

Track Biography:

The Tipperary foxhounds are one of the oldest packs in Ireland, dating back to 1820. The pack was formed by The Bartons who reside in Grove, which is only two minutes from the point-to-point.

The Tipperary foxhounds hold two point-to-points each year on the same popular and well-appointed track in the spring and in the autumn. The track has a circuit of just under a mile, with undulating land and can be used both right and left handed.

Entries traditionally are large at the popular track, giving a great day of sport with divided races. Many winners at the track have gone on to make great names for themselves including Cheltenham foxhunter winners On The Fringe and Salsify.

Lisronagh Point-to-Point Races

Lisronagh,
Clonmel,
Co.Tipperary

Contact Details

Caroline Ryan - 085 1763265

How To Get There

By Road

From Dublin – Take the M7 from the city and follow the road until you see signs for the M8. Turn off the M8 at Cashel and follow signs for Fethard. Three miles before Fethard you will see signs for the point-to-point.

From Clonmel - Take the R689 north until you see signs for the track.

By Air

Our point-to-point is located an hour and a half from Cork airport and two hours from Dublin airport.

Did You Know?

“Over 1,200 races on the track in Ireland & Britain were won by horses who had started their careers in an Irish Point-to-Point”.

No, we do not have an official dress code however we advise our racegoers to dress up for the weather so that the day can be enjoyed to the full. In the autumn it may be windy and wet under foot, conversely it could be a lovely sunny crispy day. In the spring the weather can be variable also.

VAMDEMERE made his debut in a very competitive contest at Borris House earlier in the month, and he offered a great deal of promise when finishing third, having only been beaten by five lengths. He could be the one to beat if lining up here. Stable companion Firak finished second in a small field contest at Ballyarthur, whilst of the others with form, Bloodstone stayed on to take second on his debut at Knockanard. The market will give the best guide as to what to expect from the many newcomers.

BRIEF AMBITION looked the likely winner on his debut at Punchestown, only to fluff the last and give away his chance to come home in front. He could gain compensation here. Ashfield Paddy was not aided by a bad mistake at the second-last when making his debut in a big field maiden at Lingstown, however he still managed to finish a fine third. Stable confidence will also be high following a winner at Durrow last weekend. Poncherello disappointed at Turtulla but may bounce back returning to the course that he finished second at on debut, whilst Ask politely, Epalo De La Thinte, and Whos In The Box are among a number of other horses to have shown promise to date.

FIRED EARTH took a big step forward on her return from a mid-season break when chasing home Maifitzs Madonna at Turtulla earlier in the month. Her conqueror on that occasion has since franked the form further by winning again at Durrow last Saturday, and that should leave her as the one to beat in a fairly open looking race. Catchmeifyoucan also made the frame on her most recent outing, whilst Quivvy Lough has a good deal of experience behind her but has yet to fully recapture her early four-year-old form.

OSCAR ACADEMY is long overdue a maiden success having finished in the first four in each of his eight starts to date. Most recently he finished third in a very competitive big field maiden at Lingstown, and with the runner-up in that race coming out and winning at Durrow last weekend, the form looks strong. Cotton Rock was only denied by a head at Tallow last month and is certainly nearing in on a maiden success, whilst My Oakclahome, and De Barley Basket are others for the shortlist.

FENNOS STORM brought up his tenth career success just last Sunday at Durrow and whilst he did not have things all his own way in a similar contest, he is taken to quickly add to his seasons haul here. Timewaitsfornoone only got as far as the first in the Cheltenham Foxhunters on what was his seasonal re-appearance, whilst the returning On The Fringe, and consistent open horses BL Swagger, Drawn N Drank and Cavite Beta are others with place claims.

For Certified Hunters aged 7 years old and upwards only, maidens at starting, the property of subscribers to any Hunt in Ireland. Mares allowed 5lbs. For Novice Riders who, at the start of the day, have not ridden more than fifteen winners under any Rules of Racing or Steeplechasing, including Point to Point Steeplechases.
(Prize Money €1750: 1st €1225, 2nd €350, 3rd €175)
Weights: 12st 2lbs About 3 Miles

SHADOW RECRUIT returned from an 11-month break when only going down by a length at Tyrella and this lightly raced seven-year-old may be able to get his head in front in this open-looking race. The three-times placed Arch Chancellor has changed stables since pulling-up at Dromahane last season, Blue Templar is long overdue a maiden success but seems to reserve his best for the Ladies Cup, whilst Crystal Kate is a consistent mare.

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